Warren Recreation Commission had nine intramural basketball teams made up of 10 high school students per team at two levels each this year, 9/10th grades and 11/12th grades. This is a low key basketball league where the kids coach themselves and do not practice. At the end of the season all teams participate in a final playoff to determine a champion in each level. The parents love it more than the players because it gives them something to do at night.

This is a testament to the two high school teachers, Jon Bedi and Joe Ascolese, who have been running this program for Warren Recreation for over five years. This program was first started by Terry Mac Connell, than a Recreation Commissioner. Terry ran it as a volunteer for 10 years until Jon and Joe took it over. Terry has stayed involved and is always there when we need him. This wonderful program has more than tripled from 5 teams to 18 in just 7 years.

Watchung Recreation has stepped in to help the past two years to pick up the extra 20-30 kids. Each year we have to make adjustments to allow more players so next year Warren Recreation will be able to include 200 players. The most important thing for the kids to know is to register early so they are not disappointed. The games are played at the Watchung Hills High School in gyms 1/2 and 5/6. We appreciate the generosity of the Watchung Hills Regional High School for allowing this program to grow.